# Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside

Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside is a full-day nursery at Riverside Primary School, Belmont Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7JF, in Blackmarstone, Herefordshire. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Merry-Go-Round Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-riverside-ey468858  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Riverside Primary School, Belmont Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7JF
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01432 350988
- Website: http://www.merrygoroundnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Merry-Go-Round Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merry-go-round-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY468858

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468858

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY468858). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468858)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468858)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468858)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Riverside Primary School, Belmont Avenue, Hereford, HR2 7JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.048775,-2.723925

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George V Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Bishop's Meadows, 0.3 miles
- Park: Cathedral Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: St. George's Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Herefordshire there are about 3.3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Martin's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blackmarston School |  | 2–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Marlbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunderton-neighbourhood-nursery-and-kids-club-ey388087) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Wye Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wye-nursery-ey499232) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Nestlings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nestlings-2765739) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Cut and Paste Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cut-and-paste-childcare-ey390963) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Merry Go Round @ Green Croft](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-green-croft-ey453861) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Whitecross Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whitecross-day-nursery-2518837) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside Good at its inspection on 22 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside take?

Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### Who runs Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside?

Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside is run by Merry-Go-Round Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside?

Hereford is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside?

You can call 01432 350988 and visit www.merrygoroundnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468858)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+Go+Round+Day+Nursery+%40+Riverside&query_place_id=ChIJR87zc0NKcEgRyPzPOs4f7xQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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